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5.7 / 10(2,336 votes)IMDbPG19971h 32m$174.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

George of the Jungle

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Synopsis

Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 15, 1997

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.17x ROI)

Production Budget

$55M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$174.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.17x

+$119.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $55MWorldwide: $174.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sam Weisman
Screenplay & Story
Audrey Wells, Dana Olsen
Original Score
Marc Shaiman
Original Title
George of the Jungle
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Budget
$55M
Worldwide Gross
$174.5M
Production Studios
Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films, The Avnet/Kerner Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sam Weisman

Screenplay & Story

Audrey Wells, Dana Olsen, Jay Ward

Original Score & Music

Marc Shaiman

Director of Photography

Thomas E. Ackerman, Steve Boyum

Film Editing

Stuart H. Pappé, Roger Bondelli

Producers

David Hoberman, Jon Avnet, Jordan Kerner, C. Tad Devlin

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Jay Ward

Department Leadership Roster

David Hoberman

David Hoberman

Producer

Marc Shaiman

Marc Shaiman

Original Music Composer

Jon Avnet

Jon Avnet

Producer

Audrey Wells

Audrey Wells

Screenplay

Sam Weisman

Sam Weisman

Director

Thomas E. Ackerman

Thomas E. Ackerman

Director of Photography

Stuart H. Pappé

Editor

Jordan Kerner

Producer

Dana Olsen

Screenplay

Roger Bondelli

Editor

Stephen Marsh

Production Design

Phil Adams

Stunt Coordinator

Lisa Jensen

Costume Design

Tim Landry

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About George of the Jungle

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is George of the Jungle about?

Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action.

Who directed George of the Jungle?

George of the Jungle was directed by Sam Weisman.

Who stars in George of the Jungle?

The principal cast of George of the Jungle includes Brendan Fraser, Leslie Mann, Thomas Haden Church, John Cleese, Richard Roundtree.

When was George of the Jungle released and how long is it?

George of the Jungle was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

What was the box office and production budget of George of the Jungle?

George of the Jungle had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $174.5M at the worldwide box office (3.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for George of the Jungle?

The original motion picture soundtrack for George of the Jungle was composed by Marc Shaiman.

Is George of the Jungle based on a book or true story?

George of the Jungle is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jay Ward".

What is the age rating and content advisory for George of the Jungle?

George of the Jungle holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).